Respite Care in Highland Lakes, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Highland Lakes, NJ: the local picture

1,024

residents 65 or older (27% of Highland Lakes)

78%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Sussex County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Highland Lakes ZIP codes

Most older adults in Highland Lakes live with someone: 78% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 335 Highland Lakes residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (29% in Sussex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Highland Lakes ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Highland Lakes compared with Sussex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Highland Lakes	Sussex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	27%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	5.6%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	3.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,373	$84,440	—

Older residents in towns around Highland Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ	4.5 mi	430	30%
Hamburg, NJ	5.9 mi	525	32%
Franklin, NJ	7.8 mi	1,228	27%
Warwick, NY	8.1 mi	2,106	30%
Greenwood Lake, NY	9.8 mi	651	40%
Oak Ridge, NJ	9.8 mi	1,946	36%

Hospices serving Highland Lakes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice	Newton, NJ	19 mi	(973) 383-0115
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern NJ, LLC	Rockaway, NJ	25 mi	(973) 726-3855
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	26 mi	(973) 379-8400
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	29 mi	(973) 893-0818
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	29 mi	(973) 916-1400

Nursing homes near Highland Lakes (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Milford Manor LLC	West Milford, NJ	8.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(973) 697-5640
Schervier Pavilion	Warwick, NY	8.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(845) 987-5717
Lakeland Nursing & Rehab	Haskell, NJ	13 mi	4 of 5	201	(973) 839-6000
Health Center At Bloomingdale	Bloomingdale, NJ	13 mi	5 of 5	120	(973) 283-1700

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Lakes. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Highland Lakes

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,781 monthly median income of Highland Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Highland Lakes: common questions

Which hospices serve Highland Lakes?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Highland Lakes ZIP codes, including Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern NJ, LLC, Atlantic Visiting Nurse.

How much does respite care cost in Highland Lakes?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,781 monthly median income of Highland Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Highland Lakes. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers New Jersey.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Highland Lakes, NJ